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Avid Soccer Player Finds Healing Through Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Marine Veteran Quits Smoking to Save His Heart
Grateful Patient Thanks PIH Health for Successful Delivery and Life-Saving Surgery
FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT PIH HEALTH
SPRING/SUMMER 2018
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SPRING/SUMMER 2018
Cover Stories
2 Marine Veteran Quits Smoking
to Save His Heart
6 Grateful Patient Thanks PIH Health
for Successful Delivery and Life-Saving
Surgery
18 Avid Soccer Player Finds Healing Through
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
In This Issue
4 Your Life, Your Plan: Be Proactive on Your
Personal Path to Health
8 Two-Time Liver Cancer Patient is in
Recovery Thanks to State-of-the-Art
Treatments
10 Safe Cycling
12 GolfingforaGreatCause:24th Annual
Frank Scott Pro/Am Golf Tournament
Raises $250,000 for Hospice Care
14 Thank You Generous Supporters
16 Circle of Excellence Members
20 Dedicated to Serving People –
Even Off the Clock
22 Health Action Lab: A Coordinated Effort to
Improve Local Health
In Every Issue
24 Health Education Calendar
26 PIH Health Site Locations Map
27 List of PIH Health Services
Marine Veteran Quits Smoking to Save His Heart On June 21, 2017, while most Californians were celebrating the beginning of
summer, things weren’t looking so bright for Marine Veteran Troy Goodspeed of
Hacienda Heights. Troy was experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath–
signs of a heart attack. A smoker since he was 11-years-old, he also had a history
of diabetes, glaucoma, hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD). Considering his medical history and symptoms, he and his wife decided
to drive to the PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Emergency Department (ED).
The emergency room physician ordered tests and confirmed Troy was indeed
in heart failure. The staff sent him to the catheterization laboratory (cath lab), an
examination room in the hospital with special diagnostic imaging equipment that
doctors use to clearly look at the arteries and chambers of the heart. While there,
Two Roads to Recovery
Troy Goodspeed, PIH Health cardiac patient
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Q. Are heart disease and stroke related?
A. Yes. According to the American Heart Association
and the American Stroke Association, individuals
with coronary heart disease, angina, or who have
had a heart attack due to atherosclerosis (also called
“hardening of the arteries”), have more than twice the
risk of stroke than those who haven’t. That’s because
if you have atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries,
you’re very likely to have atherosclerosis in other
parts of your body.
Heart disease and stroke share many of the same
risk factors, such as: high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
levels, low HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels, high
blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, physical inactivity,
and being overweight or obese. On the other hand,
leading a healthy lifestyle that includes regular
exercise, nutritious meals, no smoking, and control
over high blood pressure and diabetes, will lower
risks for both heart disease and stroke.
For more information about heart disease,
call PIH Health Cardiology at 562.789.5430.
Sudhaker H. Nayak MD
Cardiology
PIH Health Wells Medical Office Building
12642 Putnam Street, Suite 203
Whittier, CA 90602
562.789.5430
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Nimish Patel MD, discovered triple-vessel coronary artery
disease and a left ventricular aneurysm. Unfortunately, the
severity of his condition combined with his medical history left
Troy with a five percent chance of survival.
However, Eduardo Tovar MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon
at PIH Health, performed a successful coronary artery bypass
grafting surgery and repaired the left ventricular aneurysm.
Troy was then transferred to the Critical Care Center (CCC)
at the hospital.
“Being in the CCC was almost a pleasure if I wasn’t so sick,”
Troy joked. With his military background, he was impressed
with the organizational skills of the PIH Health staff. He was
discharged on July 3.
“PIH Health Hospital - Whittier is extremely efficient,” he said. “I don’t dread coming to this hospital at all—not like other hospitals.” It’s a good thing he felt that way, because he was about to get another opportunity for admission.
Troy was doing well at home until exactly one month later.
On August 3, he was back at the ED complaining of
left arm and chest wall numbness. He told his wife he thought
he might be having a stroke and insisted he go back to
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier. A computerized tomography (CT)
scan revealed a small, subacute stroke and he was admitted
again. After receiving treatment for that condition, Troy was
discharged on August 5 and since then, he has given up
smoking and attends outpatient cardiac rehabilitation therapy
three times a week.
Troy and his wife made the right decision to come to
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, which has been awarded The
Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American
Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check
mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke
Centers. In 2017, Watson Health chose PIH Health Hospital -
Whittier as one of the Top 50 cardiovascular health programs in
the county. With these certifications and honors, PIH Health is
in an elite group of healthcare organizations focused on highly-
specialized heart and stroke care. With the right treatment,
therapy and change of habits, Troy finally got the summer break
and the retirement he deserves.
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Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby
Grateful Patient Thanks PIH Health for Successful Delivery and Life-Saving SurgeryWelcoming a newborn baby is a joyous event—but every delivery is as unique as the babies themselves. Just ask Laura Noguchi, who relied on the expertise and responsiveness of PIH Health to help bring her third child safely into the world and immediately address an unforeseen complication.
After safely delivering two children, Laura thought she knew what to expect with baby number three. But life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs. With this baby, she was considered a high-risk pregnancy with signs of premature labor. Sure enough, with the due date still four weeks away, Laura started having contractions—and woke up not feeling
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Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby
well. She went to PIH Health Hospital - Whittier and was admitted that day. Shortly after admission, her baby girl was born naturally, much to Laura’s delight.
But then things changed. After the birth, Laura felt dizzy and passed out, barely remembering conversations between the doctor and nurses in the delivery room.
Laura was experiencing postpartum hemorrhage—excessive bleeding following the birth of a baby—a rare condition affecting only about four percent of women. The average amount of blood loss after a vaginal delivery of a single baby is about 0.5 liter (or half a quart), but Laura lost much more than that.
“Laura had lost two liters of blood within the first few minutes and eventually lost seven liters in total,” explained Sara Soto MD, Obstetrics/Gynecology. “She needed to have an immediate transfusion. In addition, after the birth of her baby, Laura’s placenta was stuck to her uterus so we had to perform an emergency hysterectomy to remove both. Fortunately, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has a ‘Code OB’ hemorrhage protocol in place, and everyone is trained and experienced in responding rapidly.”
After the Code OB was announced, the hospital’s blood bank immediately prepared 42 units of blood products (a combination of red blood cells, platelets, plasma and cryo) and delivered it within minutes. Meanwhile, Laura was rushed from the delivery room to the operating room in the same wing, where Dr. Soto performed the emergency surgery and Laura was given life-saving transfusions.
“I couldn’t be happier with my stay at PIH Health Hospital - Whittier,” said Laura. “The hysterectomy was unexpected, but the experience was great. The nurses took excellent care of my baby, and even brought her to me in the Critical Care Unit the first night. They were all so nice and really treated me like family. It almost felt like I was being taken care of at home. I was especially grateful they allowed my daughter to stay at the hospital until we were both ready to go home, together, five days later.”
Call 562.967.2876 today to schedule an appointment with an OB/Gyn and learn more about the wide range of women’s health services available at PIH Health.
Q. I just turned 50 and need to get screened for colon cancer. Is there something easier than a colonoscopy?
A. While there are multiple options for colorectal cancer screening besides a colonoscopy, none are as effective for preventing colon cancer. One is a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), a non-invasive test that detects small amounts of hidden blood in your stool. The test is relatively inexpensive; painless and safe, you simply collect a sample at home and ship directly to the lab.
However, while this test may sound like a more pleasant option, there are some drawbacks. The FIT test can only detect cancer if it’s already present. A colonoscopy, on the other hand, enables the doctor to view the rectum and the entire colon, and remove pre-cancerous polyps and other abnormal tissue during the test, if necessary. Therefore, a colonoscopy is the only screening method that can actually prevent colon cancer. The question becomes: Do you want to get screened to simply find cancer or to prevent cancer?
Because colon cancer is so prevalent (one in 20 people will get it in their lifetimes), we encourage you to get a colonoscopy. It could save your life, as well as time, money and a lot of stress. And a wide variety of preparation options are available—ask your doctor which is right for you.
Schedule your colonoscopy today by calling 562.967.2656 or visit PIHHealth.org/Colonoscopy.
Renee Palta DO
PIH Health Gastroenterology
12291 Washington Blvd., Suite 201
Whittier, CA 90606
562.698.0306
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Not Once, But Twice
Two-Time Liver Cancer Patient is in Recovery Thanks to State-of-the-Art Treatments
Randy Bernard, 77, never felt any symptoms of liver cancer
when it first struck in 2012. In fact, the first and only clue
came from a routine blood test, which showed an elevated
tumor marker. After an MRI and biopsy, Randy’s doctors
confirmed he had liver cancer—a single tumor in his left lobe.
Fortunately, Yong Park MD, an interventional radiologist at
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, knew just what to do. Dr. Park
performed localized cancer treatment called radio frequency
ablation. During the procedure, a thin, needle-like probe was
temporarily inserted into the tumor through a tiny incision
in the skin, using Computerized Tomography (CT) scan or
ultrasound guidance. The probe then releases high-energy
radio waves to heat and destroy cancerous cells. The
treatment was a success, and the tumor never returned.
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Q. What is a deviated septum, and how do I know if I should go see a doctor?
A. A deviated septum occurs when the nasal septum (the bone and cartilage that divide your nose’s nasal cavity in half) is displaced to one side (or “deviated”). This makes the nasal septum off center, or crooked, making one or both nasal passages smaller. Some people are born with a deviated septum. Others develop the condition after injury or trauma to the nose.
When a deviated septum is severe, it can block one side of your nose and reduce airflow, and also make breathing difficult. Another common symptom is nasal congestion (usually one side is more congested than the other). Recurrent sinus infections can also be a result of a deviated septum. Other symptoms may include: nosebleeds, facial pain, headache, postnasal drip or sleep apnea. Sometimes symptoms can be relieved with medications; but if medicine alone doesn’t offer adequate relief, a surgical procedure called septoplasty may be needed to repair a crooked septum and improve breathing. See your doctor if you experience:• Obstruction of one or both nostrils• Frequent nosebleeds• Recurring sinus infections
To schedule an appointment with an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, also known as otolaryngologist, call 562.789.5456. For information about conditions treated, including deviated septum, visit PIHHealth.org/ENT.
David R. Reinstadler MD
PIH Health Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Wells Medical Office Building
12642 Putnam Street, Suite 500
Whittier, CA 90602
562.789.5456
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Randy’s team of doctors continued to follow his health, doing
annual imaging studies to make sure no cancer returned. All
was fine until 2016, when Randy’s liver cancer came back
aggressively—but not in the same place. This time, there were
about 20 different cancerous tumors in his right liver lobe.
Unfortunately, there were too many spots for surgery, and
traditional chemotherapy is not effective for liver cancer. Randy
needed an alternative solution.
Once again, PIH Health offered the expertise Randy needed.
Dr. Park suggested radioembolization—a minimally invasive
treatment option that recently became available at PIH Health.
In fact, Randy was one of the first patients to have this state-
of-the-art treatment at PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, which
combines radiation therapy with embolization (a treatment in
which blood vessels are blocked off to prevent blood flow).
Here’s how it works: Tiny glass beads filled with the radioactive
Y90 are placed inside the blood vessels that feed a tumor. This
blocks the supply of blood to the cancer cells and delivers a
high dose of ionizing radiation to the tumor to kill cancer cells
and shrink tumors, while sparing normal tissue.
“This treatment only targets those cells that are cancerous,
and it’s been found to be highly effective in certain cancers—
especially liver cancer,” explained Dr. Park. “In Randy’s case,
we treated his entire right lobe and he responded very well. This
treatment completely eliminated all of his tumor spots—they are
totally gone.”
PIH Health is one of an elite few hospitals in Southern California
to offer this sophisticated treatment, joining centers like City of
Hope, UCLA, USC, UC Irvine and Cedars-Sinai.
“Randy is a shining example of how his entire medical team put
their heads together—including his oncologist, his interventional
radiologist and his primary care physician—to provide excellent,
academic-center-level care that holds up to any medical standard
in the U.S. and the world,” said Dr. Park. “We’re very proud of our
ability to offer this level of service here at PIH Health.”
Today, Randy is enjoying his life and the fact that he’s cancer-
free. Instead of worrying about his health, he’s back to doing
what he loves—spending time with his family and watching his
two grandchildren grow and discover the world. Most of all, this
grateful patient appreciates all the excellent care he received
from his team at PIH Health, which helped him beat liver
cancer—not once, but twice.
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Safe Cycling
Please Complete Our Patient Satisfaction Survey
PIH Health’s mission is to serve you with the very best patient and family-centered care. You’re the reason we’re here, and we want to know what you think. After visits, questionnaires are mailed to patients at random from PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Hospital - Whittier so that you can share feedback about your experiences. You may also receive a phone survey from your physician’s office
following an office visit. Please let us know how we are doing by completing and returning the questionnaire or by participating in the phone survey.
“We know your time is valuable, and we truly appreciate you sharing your responses with us—successes and areas for improvement,” said PIH Health President and Chief Executive Officer Jim West. “Your support and observations help us enhance your overall healthcare experiences.”
Riding a bicycle can be great. It gets you outside in the fresh air while providing the same cardiovascular benefits you get from other forms of aerobic exercise, like walking or running. It’s easy on the joints and helps prevent cartilage damage, which may make it good for someone suffering from foot problems, knee troubles or other impact-related injuries.
However, it can be dangerous too, especially in California. According to findings published in the Governors Highway Safety Association report in 2014, bicycle deaths accounted for about two percent of motor vehicle deaths nationwide but over four percent in California. And the number is going up. Between 2010 and 2012, U.S. bicyclist deaths increased by 16 percent.
The best thing you can do to stay safe when riding your bike is to wear a helmet. According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, 85 percent of cyclists’ head injuries could be prevented if the rider wears a Consumer Product Safety Commission certified helmet. Not only is wearing a bicycle helmet a smart thing to do, for some it’s also the law.
What you may not know is that California has a bicycle helmet law that requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle on a street, bike way or public bicycle path or trail, even if you’re a passenger. That includes children who are sitting
in a restraining seat or being towed behind the bike in a trailer.
Even though the law targets bicycle riding specifically, it also applies to scooters, inline skates and skateboards.
In order to follow the law, you have to be sure that your bicycle helmet meets the legal standard. That means it should have a prominent label from the manufacturer, which says that the helmet meets the necessary safety standards of either the American National Standards Institute; the Snell Memorial Foundation’s Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling or the American Society for Testing Materials. Since it’s illegal to sell a helmet in California that doesn’t meet at least one of these legal standards, you should be fine as long as you bought your helmet in California.
When shopping for a helmet, it’s also important to make sure it fits properly. That means it sits low on your head and should comfortably touch your head all the way around. It should stay in place when you shake your head, and it should cover most of your forehead. If the helmet slides back off your forehead, it’s not going to provide the protection you need. The best way to get a proper fit is to have an expert at the bicycle shop or sporting goods store help you.
“Cycling is great for all ages,” said Mehwish Khan MD. “Everyone can benefit from riding a bike, from children to the elderly. For the elderly, it is a great non-weight bearing exercise for the knees.”
To choose a PIH Health Family Medicine doctor, call 562.789.5434.
For more information, visit, PIHHealth.org/Find-a-Doctor.
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Construction Projects Bring Welcome Improvements to PIH Health Hospital - Downey
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Facility Updates Allow More Streamlined, High-Quality Care The PIH Health Hospital - Downey campus continues to
experience large-scale facility improvements, including an all-new
hospital entrance that consists of new elevators and a more
spacious seating area, seismic retrofitting throughout the main
buildings, an updated outpatient registration area with additional
seating, parking lot resurfacing and landscape improvements. A
modernized nuclear medicine facility is scheduled for completion
in 2019, and construction has begun on an expanded
Emergency Department (ED) which will be completed in 2021.
The new ED will accommodate more patients and feature the
latest technology.
“Improving the PIH Health Hospital - Downey campus allows us to offer the very best inpatient care to our community in an updated and calming setting,” explained Chief Operating Officer Ramona Pratt. “These projects provide more efficient use of space and light; more advanced equipment and technology, and an overall updated look to the campus that will help put patients on a path toward greater health and wellness.”
A computer generated image offers a glimpse into future PIH Health Hospital - Downey facility improvements.
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Golfing for a Great Cause
24th Annual Frank Scott Pro/Am Golf Tournament Raises $250,000 for Hospice Care
It was another packed golf course for the 24th Annual Frank
Scott Pro/Am Golf Tournament. Enthusiastic golfers joined
together at Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier to have fun
and raise money for an important cause. On September 25,
2017, community members and loyal supporters joined
PIH Health Foundation to raise $250,000 to benefit PIH Health
Hospice care. The event pushed us closer towards our goal
of raising $1 million to enhance our hospice program.
Participants spent a beautiful day engaging in a friendly
golf competition and putting the “fun” in fundraising. When
the tournament ended, the party began at the club house.
Participants joined their guests on the outdoor patio where
they mixed and mingled, enjoying an evening of live jazz
music, delicious themed food stations; wine and beer pairings
and a silent and live auction.
At PIH Health, end-of-life care is extremely important.
Our hospice services improve the quality of life for patients
enduring serious life-limiting illnesses and provide comforting
support for their families.
“Funds raised during the golf tournament will help PIH Health
Hospice program upgrade it’s serene and calm surroundings,
continue crucial supportive services and ensure patients and
their families find peace,” said Annette Atwood and Ruth Kikuchi,
event co-chairs. “We were excited to co-chair the tournament
that raised financial support for such a valuable cause.”
2017 PIH Health Foundation Golf Committee Beautiful day on the putting green
Committee Co-chairs Ruth Kikuchi and Annette Atwood among many of the wonderful volunteers
Left to Right: Brian Scott, Larry Scott, Dick Semerdjian, James Benedict and Golf Pro
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A Gift That Gives Back
Specifically, the funds will help PIH Health redesign and update
our Hospice Homes so they will be more comfortable for our
patients in their end-of-life stages. PIH Health plans to create
private rooms in our Rose House so that families can have a
private space with their loved ones. The redesign will also move
nursing stations closer to patient rooms to provide enhanced
care. To create a beautiful and peaceful environment, PIH Health
will update the kitchen and bathrooms, install new furniture
and refresh the paint and décor. All of this will help PIH Health
provide greater care in a tranquil and serene space.
“I was filled with gratitude for the overwhelming generosity
demonstrated at the golf tournament!” said Shelly Necke RN
MSN MSHCA, vice president of post-acute care services at
PIH Health. “We had an amazing turnout and support for our
Hospice program. The generous contributions will help us
continue to provide excellent end-of-life care for our community.”
It was Mickey Mantle who famously said, “If I had known I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” While most senior citizens today take much better care of their health than “the Mick,” we often hear them speak about another concern that comes with longer life expectancies—outliving their retirement funds.
A Charitable Gift Annuity could be just the solution. It provides a secure fixed income and may reduce income taxes depending on individual circumstances, and offers you the opportunity to support the work of PIH Health in a way that fits into your estate planning goals.
Here’s how it works. In exchange for cash or low-income producing investments, PIH Health Foundation will pay you a guaranteed income. As an added bonus, a portion of the income you receive is tax free. The amount you are paid is determined by your age at the time the gift annuity is established and remains fixed.
Listed below are sample payout rates.
Single Life Annuity Two Lives Annuity
Age Rate Younger Age Older Age Rate
65 4.7% 65 73 – 95 4.5%
70 5.1% 70 72 – 74 4.7%
75 5.8% 75 76 – 77 5.1%
80 6.5% 78 80 – 90 5.6%
With today’s interest rates, a Charitable Gift Annuity could be a smart financial decision. However, it’s about a lot more than just a secure income; it’s about the good feeling that goes with knowing you helped provide exceptional healthcare in your community.
For more information visit PIHHealthGiving.org or contact PIH Health Foundation at 562.698.0811 Ext. 81520.
If you would like to make a donation to support PIH Health Hospice, please contact PIHHealth.org/Support or call 562.698.0811 Ext. 81520.
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$1,000+
Mr. Steve AdamsDr. Daniel AkhavanMs. Victoria AlexanianAll in One CareAmigos de los NinosMr. and Mrs. Leighton AndersonBill and Arlie AnkerbergMr. Michael C. ApodacaMr. and Mrs. Howard ApplebaumMr. and Mrs. Henry T. ArakakiMs. Thea Asamoto-AritaMr. and Mrs. James E. AtwoodMr. and Mrs. Shaun AyvaziMrs. Casey L. BaileyBarlow Respiratory HospitalMr. and Mrs. Scott BarnesMr. Eric BarnesRev. Jeff D. Bassette and Dr. Shannon MooreMs. Maria BecerraDr. and Mrs. Brian A. BeckMs. Georgene BecknerThe Estate of Elsie BehrendsDr. Shalini Bhargava and Mr. Avinash BhargavaMr. and Mrs. Leonard BobierMs. Marsha BraunsteinMs. Sophie D. BrayMs. Judith BremerMr. and Mrs. Richard E. BrinnonMs. Linda BuddineNatalie Bumanglag and FamilyDr. and Mrs. K. Leo BuxbaumCalifornia Domestic Water Co.Cardiovascular Medical Associates, Inc.Mrs. Norma CasfordMs. Rosa I. CervantesMr. Diego ChapparoMr. Hearng ChoyMr. Christopher W. CohickColonia Group, Inc. Chef Ricardo DiazMs. Lillian J. CordovaRon and Paula CowanCSI Electrical Contractors, Inc.Ms. Cecilia A. CurtisMs. Maria L. DavilaRev. Philip and Carolyn DemersMr. and Mrs. Dennis De PietroLorraine and Francesco DeGiacomoDave DieuMs. Terri DixonMr. and Mrs. Tim Domis
Downey Anesthesia Medical Group, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Deep R. DudejaMs. Jacqueline T. DuMontierMr. Paul DuMontierMr. and Mrs. Kevin P. DuthoyEnterprise Fleet ManagementRuben and Miriam EspejelFasone Construction Mr. Joseph Fasone and Mrs. Jeanette Zavala-FasoneMr. Olin W. FineMr. and Mrs. Jason FischerMr. William Seals and Mrs. Amy FitzgeraldMrs. Sylvia L. FoltzMr. and Mrs. Dennis G. GahumanMr. and Mrs. Leon M. N. GarciaMs. Kathy GoinMr. and Mrs. L. David GomezDr. Sylvia GonzalezMr. and Mrs. Gregory R. GorskiGraley Marketing Mr. Michael GraleyMr. and Mrs. Robert GrottkeMr. and Mrs. Ronald GuntherHacienda Heights Woman’s ClubDr. and Mrs. Ali HafeziC. Hai FamilyMr. and Mrs. Terrence HallMr. and Mrs. Jeff HamarMr. and Mrs. Tracy R. HarcourtDr. and Mrs. E. Robert HarrisHB Digital & Home Run Media GroupMrs. Ruth HilleckeMr. John Hole Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Bradley N. HowardMr. and Mrs. Alan HudakImperial Health Care CenterMr. and Mrs. Gregory IvieMrs. Patricia JandaMr. and Mrs. Robert T. JansenMr. Don L. JenkinsJohn and Jan JensenDr. Maureen C. JensenMr. and Mrs. Lamar S. JervikMs. Stacy E. JohnsonKaren B. Kaplan, A Law CorporationMrs. Patricia KasababianMrs. Jeanne F. KatoDr. Aye KhaingDr. and Mrs. Ausim KhanMr. and Mrs. Richard K. KikuchiDr. Bill H. KimMs. Yoonha KimMs. Pauline L. LamanskiMr. J. Scott Larimer Ms. Joan B. LeeMr. Robin C. LeeDr. Jimmy Liao and Mrs. Shirley Kim
Thank You to Our Generous SupportersWe Are Honored to Acknowledge Your Generosity
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Donor List
Dr. Oariona Lowe and Dr. Evangelos RossopoulosMs. Debbie LugibihlMrs. Janice R. LynchMajestic Realty FoundationMs. Cheryl A. MalmMr. and Mrs. Michael MaloofMrs. Sally W. MarshMr. Joseph A. MartinelliMs. Alicia McCartyR.D. and Kathleen McDonnellMERCER Human Resource ConsultingMr. Patrick T. MeyersJason and Brooke MillerDr. and Mrs. Mark S. MinkesMrs. Priscilla Monserrate-SandersMr. and Mrs. David E. MorenoMs. Linda L. MottMr. and Mrs. Daniel MunozMr. and Mrs. Steve NeckeMs. Tammy NeuMr. Tai T. NgoMr. and Mrs. Danny O’ConnellO’Hara Financial Services, Inc.Ms. Laura OlagueMrs. Hope OrozcoMs. Suzette OtlewisMr. Mario PadillaDr. Christie PangMr. and Mrs Anup D. PatelMrs. Bharti PatelMs. Eileen C. PattersonDennis and Felina PearsonMs. Pauline PerezPioneer Medical Group, Inc.Mrs. Margrit H. PolyakMr. and Mrs. Phil P. PresicciMr. Daniel E. ProctorProfessional Physical Therapy AssociatesMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. ProfetaProgressive Produce, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jim LeimkuhlerMs. Emily RahmDr. and Mrs. Norman RappPacific Parts and Controls, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank RenekRicoh HealthcareDr. and Mrs. Peter C. RocaMrs. Susanne S. RodgersMs. Dawn RothMr. Gregory SandenDr. Dennis J. Sargent and Dr. Kathy ForteFrederic Thompson Selleck, PhDMr. Vid ShivaramanMs. Terri L. SkitchMr. and Mrs. Brian SlaughterSoroptimist International of Whittier
Soroptimist International of DowneyMr. and Mrs. Mark St. JulienMr. Roger N. Edwards and Dr. Janet Staples-EdwardsDr. Dustin and Mrs. Jeneane StevensonMr. and Mrs. Krikor D. SulahianDr. Kaushal R. Tamboli and Dr. Mona RamaneyAurora R. TaylorDr. and Mrs. Kennith O. ThompsonMrs. Joan ThomsonDr. and Mrs. Eduardo A. TovarMr. and Mrs. Roy TyraMs. Anna C. UriasUrteaga Chiropractic & Sports Medicine Dr. and Mrs. Manuel UrteagaMonique and Gustavo VelascoDr. Lily WangCharlotte Weaver PhDMs. Holly H. Weisenburger Mr. and Mrs. Michael WeyantWhittier Community FoundationKenton and Florence WoodsMr. Larry M. Wurth CPAMr. and Mrs. Huey-Min YuDr. Brian W. Yue and Mrs. Andrea Yue
$500+
Ms. Monica AlarconMr. Rolland E. Alexander, IIMs. Joan B. AlvaneyAmerican Freight LogisticsDr. and Mrs. Pedro AmpudiaDr. and Mrs. Ruben ArmientaMr. and Mrs. Joseph BetetaMs. Kathleen M. BisognoDr. and Mrs. Warren BrownMr. and Mrs. Wayne W. CampfieldMs. Alina CandalMr. and Mrs. Daniel CarrierMr. and Mrs. Raul M. CastilloMr. and Mrs. James CastleDr. Evelyn Castro-Guillen and Mr. Javier GuillenMr. Matthew L. CloutmanCoffman EngineersMr. and Mrs. Cliff CroxallMs. Julie DavisMr. Jorge H. Diaz DigiCal Mr. Ross M. GileMs. Colleen DinunzioDr. and Mrs. Mark D. DubinChaplain Patricia DutrizMs. Debbie Fitzhugh
Mr. Stephen C. Fraser and Mrs. Alex BorregoMrs. Patricia GarciaMs. Nancy GhadimiMs. Magda GriegoMs. Carla J. GuessMr. and Mrs. Donald E. HeimarkMs. Diana HernandezMs. Geraldine F. HerreraMrs. Jean F. HiattMrs. Areazue HosseiniDr. and Mrs. Paul F. JacobsenMr. William JohnsonMr. and Mrs. James P. KaneMs. Gail KeiserDiane and Ken KirkpatrickMr. Mark KlingsbergMr. and Mrs. Jim LamonDr. Juliet P. LenerLeeba LessinDr. Shao-Pow Lin and Mrs. Nancy Chen LinMr. and Mrs. Chico ManningDr. and Mrs. Michael L. MartinMs. Maria E. McNultyM-E Engineers, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Brent MeltonMended Hearts Chapter 351Mr. Paul MontanchezMr. and Mrs. Gary MooreMrs. Suchira Muenyong-ZinnerN. A. Cohen Group, Inc.Ms. Hilary H. NelsonMr. and Mrs. Gary N. NesbitOtis ElevatorMs. Barbara A. Penland-MaunDr. and Mrs. Gary PirnatMs. Jenny QuigleyMs. Kristie QuinnMs. Margaret E. RottmanMr. Brendan RoweRoxanna Todd Hodges FoundationDr. and Mrs. Mark SchneiderMr. Robert C. SchroederMs. Jill SciulliMr. David D. StevahnMr. and Mrs. Walter J. StupinMr. and Mrs. Lance T. SylvesterUnited Agencies, Inc.Ms. Elizabeth VelasquezMs. Felicia ViselliMs. Layna M. WaltonMr. and Mrs. Lincoln WataseMr. and Ms. Indrek WehrbergMr. D.E. “Bill” Wood and Mrs. Jan Lopez WoodMs. Nethery Wylie
PIH Health Foundation Honors our PIH Health Legacy Society Members
It is the legacy gift that is often motivated by a vision
for a better tomorrow. We are grateful to so many friends
who, through thoughtful planning, have made provisions
in their estates to support their charitable interests
beyond their lifetimes. On behalf of future generations,
we say thank you.
Mr. Oliver Allen*
Mr.* and Mrs. Richard Angstadt C
Mr. and Mrs. John Antonelli C
The Atwood Family C
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Austin*
Mr. Jeffrey D. Bassette
Ms. Janet Ruth Baxter*
Dr. Donn D. Beeman*
Ms. Elsie O. Behrends*
Mr. Stanley W. Benson*
Ms. Mary Elizabeth Bentz*
Ms. Patricia E. Bray C
Ms. Lois Briggs*
Mr. Bernard R. Brown*
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Buchanan*
Ms. Peggy A. Chulack C
Ms. Eva Clark*
Ms. Ruby Rosalyn Claypool*
Mr.* and Mrs. LeGrande Coates
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cole*
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cowan
Ms. Masha Delott*
Mrs. Dorothy Dewhirst Kosowsky* C
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dicus
Ms. Lynette B. Dunn*
Mrs. Mary Ann Egan
Mrs. Ida K. Elby C
Mr. and Mrs. John Endicott*
Dr.* and Mrs. James P. Fitzgerald C
Mr. and Mrs. John Frohnapfel
Ms. Leonore M. Fuller*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Gray*
Mr. Jeremiah J. Heagerty*
Mr. and Mrs. George V. Hill*
Ms. Marian Wilson Hodge*
Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Honda
Ms. Hazel H. Hyder*
Mrs. Patricia D. Janda C
Rev. and Mrs. Albert E. Jenkins*
Ms. Ethel W. King*
Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Knupp*
Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Korsmeier*
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Krantz*
Mr. Gene Langston*
Mr. George L. Lappin*
Ms. Carmel Ling*
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Luciano C
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lyons
Mac and Carolyn McFarland C
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mathis
Dr. LeRoy Misuraca* C
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Morgan*
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Muir*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peck C
Mr. and Mrs. John Peel C
Mr. Hubert C. Perry* C
Fr. Robert T. Pierce*
Ms. Lois Potenza*
Ms. Marisa Reyes
Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Saurenman*
Ms. Arla Mae Sawyer*
Mr. and Mrs. John Scheifly*
Ms. Edna F. Schuck*
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Schwilke*
Frederic Thompson Selleck, PhD* C
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smythe*
Ms. Priscilla Steele*
Mr. Hyman Weiner*
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Wells*
Ms. Ruth Wudel*
C Charter members * By way of estate gift received
Thank You to Our Generous SupportersWe Are Honored to Acknowledge Your Generosity
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Circle of Excellence Members
JANUARY 1, 2017 – DECEMBER 31, 2017
Circle of Excellence members tour the Ruth B. Shannon Maternity Care Center and learn how clinical simulators improve patient care.
Dr. Daniel Akhavan
Ms. Victoria Alexanian
All in One Care
Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Anderson
Bill and Arlie Ankerberg
Mr. Michael C. Apodaca
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Applebaum
Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Arakaki
Ms. Thea Asamoto-Arita
Athens Services
The Atwood Family
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Atwood
Mrs. Casey L. Bailey
James L. Ball and Rosie Sapia
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barnes
Mr. Eric Barnes
Rev. Jeff D. Bassette and Dr. Shannon Moore
Beacon Security, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Brian A. Beck
Ms. Georgene Beckner
Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP
Dr. Shalini Bhargava and Mr. Avinash Bhargava
Dr. Kimberly Bickell and Mr. Matthew Bickell
Mr. and Mrs. Brien J. Bigelow
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bobier
Ms. Marsha Braunstein
Ms. Sophie D. Bray
Ms. Judith Bremer
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Brinnon
Brookfield Residential
Ms. Linda Buddine
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bueckert
Natalie Bumanglag and Family
Dr. and Mrs. K. Leo Buxbaum
Ms. Bonnie Cairns
California Domestic Water Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Rich A. Casford
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cazares
Ms. Rosa I. Cervantes
Mr. Rudy A. Cervantes
Mr. Hearng Choy
Peggy Chulack
Dr. and Mrs. Henry N. Cobau
Mr. Christopher W. Cohick
Colonia Group, Inc. Chef Ricardo Diaz
Ms. Lillian J. Cordova
Ron and Paula Cowan
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Crowell
CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Ms. Cecilia A. Curtis
D. M. Braun & Company Daryl and Sherry Braun
Ms. Maria L. Davila
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis De Pietro
Lorraine and Francesco DeGiacomo
Rev. Philip and Carolyn Demers
Dr. and Mrs. John M. Dick
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Dicus
Dave Dieu
Ms. Terri Dixon
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Domis
Downey Kiwanis Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Deep R. Dudeja
Ms. Jacqueline T. DuMontier
Mr. Paul DuMontier
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dunlap
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Duthoy
Chaplain Patricia Dutriz
East Whittier Middle School Instrumental Music Program
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Ebeltoft
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Engelage IV
Ruben and Miriam Espejel
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ferguson
Mr. Olin W. Fine
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fischer
Mr. William Seals and Mrs. Amy Fitzgerald
Mrs. Joyce Fitzgerald
Mrs. Sylvia L. Foltz
Friendly Hills Country Club Women’s Golf Association
Friendly Hills Country Club Women’s Tennis Association
Betsy Frost
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Gahuman
Mr. and Mrs. Leon M. N. Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Gilson
Ms. Kathy Goin
Dr. Sylvia Gonzalez
Mrs. Elizabeth Gorski
Mr. Michael Graley
The Gray Family Foundation Mrs. Shirley L. Gray
Michael and Maudi Greene
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grottke
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gunther
Hacienda Heights Woman’s Club
Dr. and Mrs. Ali Hafezi
C. Hai Family
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hamar
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy R. Harcourt
Dr. and Mrs. E. Robert Harris
HB Digital & Home Run Media Group
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Helfrey
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hicks
Mrs. Ruth Hillecke
Dr. Jung Ho
PIH Health Foundation Circle of Excellence recognizes the generous donors in our communities who support PIH Health. Through a minimum annual gift of $1,000, members ensure great healthcare for our communities.
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Mr. John Hole Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Honda
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley N. Howard
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hudak
Intercommunity Emergency Medical Group
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Ivie
Patricia D. Janda
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Jansen
Mr. Don L. Jenkins
John and Jan Jensen
Dr. Maureen C. Jensen
Jerome Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Lamar S. Jervik
Mr. and Mrs. David G. Johnson
Ms. Stacy E. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Adam and Sindia Jones
Karen B. Kaplan, A Law Corporation
Mrs. Patricia Kasababian
Mrs. Jeanne F. Kato
Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Kelley
Dr. Aye Khaing
Dr. and Mrs. Ausim Khan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Kikuchi
Ms. Yoonha Kim
Betty Koo
Dr. James Kuo and Dr. Maureen Li
Ms. Pauline L. Lamanski
Lambert Radiology Medical Group Dr. Joel Garris Dr. Rodger Hughes Dr. Robert Kleinman Dr. Zareh Ounjian Dr. Yong Park Dr. Joseph Park Dr. Jagdish Patel Dr. Daniel Saket Dr. Brian Yue
Mr. J. Scott Larimer
Dr. Davis Lee and Dr. Janet Yang
Ms. Joan B. Lee
Mr. Robin C. Lee
Debra and Roy Legan
Dr. and Mrs. David A. Lewis
Dr. Jimmy Liao and Mrs. Shirley Kim
Dr. Rosalio J. Lopez
Los Altos High School Renaissance
Dr. Oariona Lowe and Dr. Evangelos Rossopoulos
Kathy and Richard Luciano
Ms. Debbie Lugibihl
Mrs. Janice R. Lynch
Matt and Melanie Lyons
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Macnider
Majestic Realty Foundation
Ms. Cheryl A. Malm
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maloof
Mrs. Sally W. Marsh
Mr. Joseph A. Martinelli
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Mathis
Dr. and Mrs. John D. McCarthy
Ms. Alicia McCarty
R.D. and Kathleen McDonnell
Mac and Carolyn McFarland
Ms. Debbie McKnight
MediWaste Disposal
Mr. Patrick T. Meyers
Jason and Brooke Miller
Dr. and Mrs. Keith S. Miyamoto
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Monroe
Mrs. Priscilla Monserrate-Sanders
Janet and Patrick Moore
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Moreno
Ms. Linda L. Mott
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Munoz
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Necke
NeoCare Neonatology Medical Group
Ms. Tammy Neu
Mr. Tai T. Ngo
Dr. Aidan P. O’Brien
Mr. and Mrs. Danny O’Connell
Ms. Kathleen O’Hara
Optioncare Infusion Services
Mrs. Hope Orozco
Dr. and Mrs. Michael O’Shea
Ms. Suzette Otlewis
Pacific Parts and Controls, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Renek
Mr. Mario Padilla
Dr. Christie Pang
Dr. and Mrs. Yong H. Park
Mr. and Mrs. Anup D. Patel
Mrs. Bharti Patel
Ms. Eileen C. Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pazzulla
Dennis and Felina Pearson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Peck
Ms. Pauline Perez
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory E. Polito
Mrs. Margrit H. Polyak
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pratt
Mr. and Mrs. Phil P. Presicci
Mr. Daniel E. Proctor
Professional Physical Therapy Associates
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Profeta
Ms. Judy B. Pugach
Mr. and Mrs. John Quintanar
R.C. Baker Foundation
Ms. Emily Rahm
Dr. and Mrs. Norman Rapp
Dr. and Mrs. Peter C. Roca
Dr. James and Jennifer Rodgers
Mrs. Susanne S. Rodgers
Ms. Dawn Roth
Samurai Baseball Club of Fullerton
Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Sanchez
Mr. Gregory Sanden
Dr. Dennis J. Sargent and Dr. Kathy Forte
Mr. Jack Scheifly
Frederic Thompson Selleck, PhD
Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Shaw
Dr. Yasmeen Shaw
Dr. Joan D. Dengrove and Dr. Neal Shindel
Mr. Vid Shivaraman
Drs. Frederick and Hilda Shum
Mr. and Mrs. Hatem S. Sinnukrot
Ms. Terri L. Skitch
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Slaughter
Sodexo, U.S.A.
Soroptimist International of Downey
Soroptimist International of Whittier
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Sprague
Kathleen and Carl Spencer
Mr. and Mrs. Mark St. Julien
Mr. Roger N. Edwards and Dr. Janet Staples-Edwards
Mr. David D. Stevahn
Dr. Dustin and Mrs. Jeneane Stevenson
Mr. and Mrs. Krikor D. Sulahian
SWA Architects
Mrs. Marjorie Swanson
Aurora R. Taylor
Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. Thomas
Dr. and Mrs. Kennith O. Thompson
Reanna J. and Mendell L. Thompson
Mrs. Joan Thomson
Ms. Griselda Torres
Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo A. Tovar
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tyra
Ms. Anna C. Urias
Urteaga Chiropractic & Sports Medicine Dr. and Mrs. Manuel Urteaga
US Bank
Monique and Gustavo Velasco
Ms. Elizabeth Velasquez
Ventegra
Dr. Lily Wang
Dr. Charlotte Weaver
Ms. Holly H. Weisenburger
West Coast University
Mr. and Mrs. James R. West
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weyant
White Emerson Mortuary The White Family
Whittier Area Community Church
Whittier Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Williams
Mr. D.E. “Bill” Wood and Mrs. Jan Lopez Wood
Kenton and Florence Woods
Mr. Philip P. Woodward
Mr. Larry M. Wurth CPA
Mr. and Mrs. Antair F. Yang
Mr. and Mrs. John Yoon
Ron Yoshihara
Mr. and Mrs. Huey-Min Yu
Dr. Brian W. Yue and Mrs. Andrea Yue
Zotec Partners
We always welcome new Circle of Excellence members—Join Today!John and Jan Sprague enjoy an afternoon Circle of Excellence luncheon at Friendly Hills Country Club.
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Avid Soccer Player Finds Healing Through Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
For a die-hard soccer player and avid snowboarder, few
things could be worse than a knee injury that keeps you on
the sidelines. Fortunately, 31-year-old Anthony Zuliani found
advanced orthopedics and sports medicine care close to
home at PIH Health.
While Anthony doesn’t play soccer professionally, he’s
extremely good—and highly competitive. He started playing
at age eight, and continued into adulthood, often joining city
soccer leagues. During his five years in the United States Air
Force, he even played in the military travel league—
competing against soccer teams from the United Kingdom
and Thailand. After his military service, Anthony moved back
to Orange County, where he continued his love of the sport.
During one game in 2015, Anthony suffered a partial tear of
his left Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), which keeps the
knee stable. The ACL is one of the knee ligaments that joins
the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone. After the injury,
he consulted with one doctor, and then reached out to Kyle
Low MD, at PIH Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine for
a second opinion.
Bouncing Back from a Knee Injury
AnthonyZuilaniregainsconfidenceinplayingthegamehelovesafterapartiallytornACLthreatenedtoputhimonthebench,forever.
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Score One at a PIH Health Urgent Care Center (UCC)
Whether your child favors soccer, football, baseball or track, playing sports is a great way for young people to learn teamwork, have fun and stay in shape. That’s why more than 38 million American children and teenagers play at least one extracurricular sport—either at school or as part of a community league.
Yet whatever the sport, there’s always the risk of getting hurt. Injury prevention starts with a sports physical—well before the season begins. It’s often a legal requirement, too. Some states won’t let young athletes start a season without first having a sports physical. Unlike an annual wellness check-up, which evaluates your child’s general health, growth and vaccinations, a sports physical will make sure your child’s body is in shape and healthy enough to safely participate in their sport of choice.
“We review the family’s medical history and look for any diseases or injuries that might make it unsafe for the child to play, or that might limit the amount of activity the teen can handle—things like heart conditions, breathing problems or joint problems,” said Roberto Madrid MD, a family medicine physician and PIH Health Physicians VP Medical Operations. “We can also talk about proper nutrition and how to monitor for overuse injuries.”
If your child needs a sports physical, PIH Health makes it convenient. Simply visit any PIH Health Urgent Care Center location in Hacienda Heights, Santa Fe Springs or Whittier. No appointment is necessary and wait times are often just 20 minutes. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org/UCC.
Does My Child Need a Sports Physical?
Dr. Low’s extensive education prepared him to help – he earned
his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed
his orthopedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He
went on to obtain further specialization in sports medicine with
a fellowship at the University of Missouri School Of Medicine
in Kansas City, where he worked with the Kansas City Chiefs
football team. He also has a foot and ankle fellowship from
Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. This training made
him a highly qualified resource.
Dr. Low agreed that surgery was a good choice, but also
gave Anthony the option to rehab it himself. Because it was
only a partial tear, the injury might heal on its own with proper
rehabilitation and physical therapy. Anthony chose not to have
surgery, and focused on physical therapy instead. The ACL
eventually healed, enabling Anthony to resume soccer. But in
2016, Anthony suffered another injury—this time, a completely
torn ACL.
“I reconnected with Dr. Low, who ordered a new MRI,” said
Anthony. “The results were pretty conclusive. This time, the
injury would not heal without surgery. I proceeded with ACL
reconstruction surgery in July 2016 at PIH Health Hospital -
Whittier, which was definitely the right decision.”
During the outpatient surgery, Dr. Low used modern, cutting-
edge procedures to reconstruct Anthony’s ACL.
“I used a minimally invasive ‘all inside’ technique,” explained Dr.
Low. “Because this procedure uses smaller incisions, it allows
for less post-operative pain and faster overall recovery. We
always strive to return patients to their previous level of function
after injuries—and Anthony did great. He received physical
therapy for eight weeks at our PIH Health La Mirada location,
and is doing very well.”
Today, Anthony is proud to report that he has no knee instability
and is not limited in any way. “Between full-time work and school,
I have not returned to playing soccer just yet, but I’m looking
forward to getting back on the slopes and snowboarding,”
he said.
To learn more about PIH Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, visit PIHHealth.org/Orthopedics or call 562.967.2838.
AnthonyZuilaniregainsconfidenceinplayingthegamehelovesafterapartiallytornACLthreatenedtoputhimonthebench,forever.
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Dedicated to Serving People— Even Off the Clock
PIH Health Physicians and Nurses Find Joy in Helping Others
PIH Health doctors and nurses chose a career in healthcare because they love helping people—and practicing medicine. Considering the level of commitment it takes to succeed in the healthcare field, it’s no surprise to learn that many PIH Health professionals also use their skills to serve people in their free time—outside their PIH Health responsibilities—as volunteers. According to Chester Cheng OD, “I look forward to volunteering because I love helping and serving the community. Not only do I provide eye screenings to low-income seniors but I also get to practice speaking Mandarin.”
Here are just a few of the PIH Health professionals who give their time and talents to help people in need:
• Rosemary Castillo NP, Family Medicine: Provides camp/sports physicals for the Boy Scouts of America during the summer.
• Chester Cheng OD, Optometry: Volunteers annually to provide eye health screening at the Taiwanese Lions Club of Rosemead.
• Deep Dudeja MD, Ophthalmology: Volunteers for an international medical mission one week every year along with local eye camps providing glaucoma screening.
• Sylvia Gonzalez MD, Pediatrics: A Board Member for SPIRITT Family Services in Whittier, which provides a wide
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Dedicated to Serving People— Even Off the Clock
range of programs to children and families in the Whittier community that focuses on prevention, early intervention treatment and recovery for people suffering from mental health issues, domestic violence, child abuse, and substance abuse.
• Rachael Moore MD, Dermatology: Serves as a volunteer
clinical instructor at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs
Hospital once a month and is a clinical faculty at the University
of California, Los Angeles.
• Sy Oang DO, Internal Medicine: Volunteers one week every
year for medical mission work in Cambodia.
• Jung Park MD, Co-Medical Director, Obstetrics Laborist
Program: Went to remote villages in Honduras and Nicaragua
to provide medical care. Also helps financially in building
houses for the less fortunate.
• Yong Park MD, Medical Director of Radiology at
PIH Health Hospital - Downey: Went to Uganda for two
weeks with a medical mission to provide healthcare for
refugees and prisoners.
• Bindesh Shah MD, Orthopedic Surgery: Volunteers at
community health fairs at the Jain Center of Southern
California in Buena Park.
• Kennith Thompson MD, Cancer Committee Chairman and
Co-Medical Director of the PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Breast Cancer Program: Serves with a surgical team that
provides general surgical care for underserved areas in various
parts of the Philippines.
• Nhordia Torres NP, Family Medicine: Provides physicals for
youth planning to attend summer camp through the Interfaith
Food Center.
• Lisa Yang MD, Ophthalmology: Provides annual eye health
screenings at the Taiwanese Lions Club in Rosemead.
“Whether serving people in our community or underserved
populations overseas, PIH Health providers are living out their
passion and mission to serve people in need,” said Senior Vice
President, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
at PIH Health Rosalio Lopez MD MBA.
Get Social!
Many people use social media to stay in touch with
friends and family around the world, but do you know
just how many are using it? According to the Pew
Research Center*, 79 percent of adults who go online
log into Facebook. Other popular social media sites
are Instagram and Twitter.
More Americans than ever are using social media
platforms to get their news. A recent study** showed
that in 2017, two-thirds of U.S. adults get their news
from social media. And people over the age of 50 are
often looking for healthcare content.
As part of our mission of “Patients First,” PIH Health
constantly provides our patients and community with
the information they need to get and stay healthy.
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Health Action Lab: A Coordinated Effort to Improve Local Health
Last year, thanks to a grant from the California Community Foundation (CCF), PIH Health was able to take community collaboration to the next level. PIH Health, in partnership with the Center for Non-profit Management, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center and Los Angeles (LA) County Department of Public Health, brought 62 non-profit agencies from across LA County’s Service Planning Area (SPA) 7 (southeast cities) together, with a shared goal of improving community health and addressing important identified health needs.
Over the following months, through honest discussion, research and a focus on possibilities, the non-profit agencies formed into four coalitions with a common purpose, thus forming the group now known as the Health Action Lab. During monthly meetings, these coalitions developed their vision statements and action plans—then they got to work.
“The Health Action Lab has supported the LA County Department of Public Health’s Community Health Improvement Plan by educating community partners and stakeholders about the issues and strategies that are important for our Service Planning Area. It has created a forum for community based organizations and partners to collaborate and respond to issues impacting those we serve.” - Lindsey Lastra, health program analyst, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
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A Community Collaborative at Work
The 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment
conducted by PIH Health revealed that Downey area
communities have the highest rates from diabetes
and heart disease, as well as incidence of obesity,
higher than Los Angeles County rates.
Studies show that many chronic diseases are largely
preventable by addressing poor nutrition, physical
inactivity, tobacco use and obesity. To help reverse
these trends, PIH Health sought new ways to become
an active partner in the Downey community.
PIH Health found just the right initiative to support—
Stay Healthy Downey—a community collaborative led
by the City of Downey that focuses on creating
a sustainable approach to health and wellness that
will positively impact current and future generations.
PIH Health is one of 25 community partners
supporting this cause, along with the Downey
Unified School District, Downey Family YMCA, Kaiser
Permanente Downey Medical Center, the Los Angeles
County Department of Public Health, and TLC Family
Resource Center.
Today, Stay Healthy Downey hosts a wide range
of community-focused initiatives—from soda-free
campaigns and the promotion of smoke-free
environments, to more active living and healthy food
choices at schools.
“Looking into the future of Stay Healthy Downey, I
envision the collaboration between the City of Downey
and PIH Health will only get stronger, as we look at
ways to collectively prevent chronic disease, increase
physical activity, promote better nutrition, and overall
become a healthier city,” says City of Downey Director
of Parks and Recreation, Pamela Passow.
For more information on Stay Healthy Downey, visit
Downeyca.Org/About/Healthy_Downey
Health Action Lab: A Coordinated Effort to Improve Local Health
Mental Health and Substance Use
This coalition discovered a need for training of case/care managers. To address this need, they held an “Effective Case Management Symposium” on October 24, 2017, attracting nearly 160 participants representing mental health, substance use, healthcare and homeless provider organizations.
“The inspiring and knowledgeable speakers made for an amazing day of learning, sharing, validation and empowerment,” said Executive Director of Helpline Youth Counseling Jeff Farber. “We hope that this is the first of many opportunities to build the skills, capacity, knowledge and resources of our community partners to improve the mental health and well-being of people in SPA 7.”
In 2018, the coalition plans to continue building capacity of case managers as well as develop a plan for policy/advocacy work in the area of mental health and substance use.
Food Insecurity
To address the shortage of CalFresh (California’s food stamp program that assists low-income households in purchasing adequate healthy food) enrollment sites in Southeast LA County, this coalition decided to add three new locations in the service area: Interfaith Food Center, Kingdom Causes and Caring Connections/Bellflower Unified School District. This effort will increase awareness and improve access to CalFresh benefits. The coalition has also developed strategies to promote farmers markets which accept CalFresh vouchers, as well as free summer lunch program locations, administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Opportunities for Youth
This coalition began a large asset-mapping project, which will create a comprehensive list of all local after-school programs, mentoring opportunities and youth resources. By consolidating these resources into one place, the team hopes to identify gaps to drive future coalition goals, increase services, and ultimately, access to these important resources. In addition, the coalition has spearheaded the creation of a PIH Health Community Health Improvement Fellowship with Whittier College to support Health Action Lab coalitions.
Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
This coalition is starting a pilot “Health Hub” program. The Health Hub will provide educational resources, such as grocery store tours, nutrition and exercise classes, and connection to vital services such as CalFresh enrollment, food and mental health resources and more in the City of Downey. Services will be offered by various organizations—all of whom will benefit from a coordinated calendar and promotion efforts. The coalition will also support policy work related to health and wellness.
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Registration is easy and free of charge, unless otherwise indicated.
Visit us online at PIHHealth.org/Calendar or call 562.698.0811 and the extension noted.
Health Education CalendarHEALTHCARE ACCESSNavigating the Healthcare Maze: Five Things you Need to Know About Accessing Healthcare (and a whole lot more!)This class aims to eliminate confusion around how to access and move through the healthcare system. Topics include considerations for insurance coverage, understanding bills, and useful tips for taking control and managing your health. If you are looking for clarity, this class is for you!
PIHHealthWhittwoodMedicalOffice15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Wed 5/9 1 – 2:30 pm Wed 7/18 6 – 7:30 pm Wed 9/5 10 – 11:30 am Wed 10/10 10 – 11:30 am
PIH Health Hospital - Downey11500 Brookshire Ave., Downey Wed 4/18 6 – 7:30 pm Wed 6/13 1 – 2:30 pm Wed 8/8 10 – 11:30 am Wed 10/3 6 – 7:30 pm
DIABETES PREVENTIONLive Your Best LifeExplore ways of lowering the risk of developing diabetes and gain new tools to support your wellness goals. Topics include understanding important lab tests, eating healthier at home or on the go, and re-energizing your physical activity while managing stress. Three-class series (meets once a week)Note: Series does not need to be taken in the same month or location.
To register: Call 562.967.2890 or email [email protected]
Los Nietos Library8511 Duchess Dr., Whittier Wed 4/18 - 5/2* 10 – 11:30 am
PIHHealthWhittwoodMedicalOffice15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Mon 4/9-4/23* 6 – 7:30 pm Wed 5/2-5/16 6 – 7:30 pm Thu 6/7-6/21* 10 – 11:30 am Thu 7/12-7/26 1:30 – 3 pm Thu 8/9-8/23* 6 – 7:30 pm
PIH Health Hospital - Downey11500 Brookshire Ave., Downey Mon 5/7-5/21* 6 – 7:30 pm Tue 9/11-9/25* 6 – 7:30 pm
PIHHealthDowneyMedicalOffice11480 Brookshire Ave., Downey Wed 4/11-4/25 6 – 7:30 pm Wed 6/6-6/20* 10 – 11:30 am Wed 7/11-7/25 10 – 11:30 am
SPIRITT Family Services8000 Painter Ave., Whittier Tue 4/17-5/1* 10 – 11:30 am
Whittier City School District Parent Center 6005 S. Magnolia Ave., Whittier Longfellow School (Room 18) Tue 5/8-5/22 9 – 10:30 am
Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center9255 S. Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs Mon 6/4-6/18* 10 – 11:30 am
La Habra Family Resource Center501 S. Idaho St., La Habra Tue 8/14-8/28* 6 – 7:30 pm
DIABETES MANAGEMENTDiabetes Self-Management ClassParticipants diagnosed with diabetes will learn the skills needed to manage and improve their condition. If you are newly diagnosed or have never attended a diabetes class, this is for you. To register: Call Ext. 11320
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier First, second, and third Tuesday of every month, 9:30 am – 12 noon. Wednesday evening classes available from 6 – 8:30 pm. To register: Call Ext. 11320
Moving Forward with Diabetes: Regain Control and LiveExplore practical skills to take charge of prediabetes or diabetes. Create your own management plan for better health. This is an excellent follow-up to the Diabetes Self-Management Class, but is not required. Family and caregivers are welcomed. Six-class series (meets once a week) To register: Call 562.967.2890 or email [email protected]
PIHHealthWhittwoodMedicalOffice 15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Mon 4/2-5/7 9:30 am – 12 noon Tue 6/5-7/17* 6 – 8:30 pm Thu 6/7-7/12 5:30 – 8 pm Wed 8/1-9/5 9:30 – 12 noon
PIH Health Hospital - Downey11500 Brookshire Ave., Downey Mon 6/4-7/9 5:30 – 8 pm Tue 7/24-8/28* 6 – 8:30 pm
Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center9255 S. Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs Thu 4/12-5/17 1 – 3:30 pm Mon 7/23-8/27* 9 – 11:30 am
CANCER TOPICSCancer Survivorship SeriesPlease join us for our semi-annual Cancer Survivorship Series. This session is titled “Nutrition Through Treatment and Beyond.” Reservations required. To register: Call Ext. 12570
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier Sat 7/21 10 am – 12 noon
Wig EventCancer survivors who have experienced hair loss or thinning are invited to join the PIH Health Comprehensive Cancer Program for a free wig event. All participants will receive one free wig or head covering. Cosmetologists will be on site to assist with wig fittings. Reservations are required. To RSVP or questions: Call Ext. 12570
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier Sat 4/14 10 am – 12 noon
Yoga for HealingReconnect with your body through gentle yoga designed for those facing or recovering from the challenges of cancer or illness. Fee: $5 per class. To register: Call Ext. 12570
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Oncology Resource Center and Wig BankThe Oncology Resource Center and Wig Bank is available for patients and their family members to access educational material and resources. For information call Ext.12820. Walk-ins are welcome Mon-Thur, 10 am – 2 pm
Mind, Body & Spirit WorkshopIncrease spiritual connections with yourself and others. Learn tools to practice mindfulness reduce anxiety and worry while coping with cancer and chronic diseases. Please plan to attend all four classes.
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier Thursdays, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 and 5/3, 3 – 4:30 pm Thursdays, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 and 8/23, 5:30 – 7 pm
WEIGHT AND NUTRITION Eating Healthy Begins at the Grocery Store Join us for a grocery store tour to explore ways to enhance some of the food items you love with healthier options and portions. No purchase necessary. To register: Call 562.967.2890 or email [email protected]
PIHHealthWhittwoodMedicalOffice15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Mon 4/2 1:30 – 3 pm Mon 4/30* 6 – 7:30 pm Wed 5/23 6 – 7:30 pm Thu 6/28* 10 – 11:30 am Thu 8/2 1:30 pm – 3 pm Thu 8/30* 6 – 7:30 pm*Class in Spanish/Clase en español
SPRING / SUMMER 2018
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• Breastfeeding 101
• Getting Ready for Your Baby**
• Childbirth Basics – English
• Infant/Toddler Safety – English
• A Journey through Childbirth**
**Not held in December
To register, call Ext. 25580 for PIH Health Hospital - Downey or Ext. 17541 for PIH Health Hospital - Whittier.
PREGNANCY AND NEW BABY
Families in it Together (FIT) for Health Parents/guardians and their kids (ages six-15) will explore ways to increase physical activity and make healthier food choices together, through interactive games and food demonstrations. Age: Six to 15 with parent/guardian Three class series (meets once a week) To register: Call 562.967.2890 or email [email protected]
PIHHealthWhittwoodMedicalOffice15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Sat 4/14-4/28 10 – 11:30 am Sat 7/14-7/28 10 – 11:30 am Sat 7/14-7/28* 12:30 – 2 pm Sat 9/8-9/22 10 – 11:30 am
PIH Health Hospital - Downey11500 Brookshire Ave., Downey Sat 6/16-6/30 10 – 11:30 am Sat 8/4-8/18* 10 – 11:30 am
La Habra Family Resource Center501 S. Idaho St., La Habra Thu 7/24-8/7 6 – 7:30 pm
FIT Parent Support Are you trying to keep your family healthy but finding it challenging? Join other parents/guardians and share ways to get your whole family on board when it comes to eating healthy, being active, and maintaining healthy habits. To register: Call 562.967.2890 or email [email protected]
PIHHealthWhittwoodMedicalOffice 15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Thu 4/12 6 – 7:30 pm Sat 7/7 10 – 11:30 am
PIH Health Hospital - Downey11500 Brookshire Ave., Downey Sat 9/1* 10 – 11:30 am
Why Weight?A weight management program that focuses on healthy eating and healthy behavior for achieving a healthy weight. Fee: $25 To register: Call Ext. 12918
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier address.Class offered every Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 pm
EXERCISEBelly DanceA great way to exercise abs and thighs for women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Fee: $35 Five (5) classes To register: Call 562.904.5551 or [email protected]
PIH Health Hospital - Downey Rehabilitation Center 11500 Brookshire Ave., Downey Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am – 12 noon
YogaPractice various sets of yoga poses Including bending, twisting and stretching. Kundalini yoga is known to improve emotional balance, mental clarity and stress relief. Fee: $25 Five (5) classes To register: Call 562.904.5551 or [email protected]
PIH Health Hospital - DowneyAuditorium 11500 Brookshire Ave., Downey Wednesdays, 5 – 6 pm
PilatesA method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Fee: $40 Five (5) classes To register: Call 562.904.5551 or [email protected]
PIH Health Hospital - DowneyRehabilitation Center 11500 Brookshire Ave., Downey Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Silver PilatesRaised mats are used instead of floor mats to make this a more adaptable class. Fee: $40 for one session eight classes To Register: Call 562.904.5551 or [email protected] Tuesdays, 12:15 – 1 pm
HEALTHY AGINGAdvanced Care Planning Participants learn about advance healthcare directives and physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST). Recommended age 18 and up. To schedule an appointment or for more information: Call Ext. 82022 or email [email protected]
PIH Health Home Health15050 Imperial Hwy., La Mirada First Wednesday of every month, 5 – 6:30 pm
LIVING WITH CHRONIC DISEASESBetter Choices, Better Health Program (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program)Explore practical skills to take control of your ongoing health condition(s) and create your own management plan for better health. Family and caregivers welcomed. Six-class series (meets once a week) To register: Call 562.967.2890 or email [email protected]
PIHHealthWhittwoodMedicalOffice15725 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier Wed 4/4-5/9 1 – 3:30 pm
La Habra Family Resource Center501 S. Idaho St., La Habra Tue 4/17-5/22 6 – 8:30 pm
PIH Health Hospital - DowneyThu 5/3-6/7* 6 – 8:30 pm
Cardiac Rehab Lecture SeriesFree 5-part continuous series of classes include structure & function of the heart, understanding food labels, benefits of regular aerobic exercise, heart medications, managing stress and emotions of the heart. Registration Optional. For questions: Call Ext. 12733
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier Wednesdays, 3 – 4 pm
CPRHeartsaver First Aid, CPR and AEDBecome certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), or First Aid-CPR-AED. This class is also for those in non-healthcare fields looking to fulfill job requirements. To register: Call 562.967.2890 or email [email protected]
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier
CPR and AEDFee: $40 Thu 4/19 5:30 – 9:30 pm Thu 6/21 5:30 – 9:30 pm Thu 7/26 5:30 – 9:30 pm Thu 9/20 5:30 – 9:30 pm
First Aid, CPR and AEDFee: $70 Sat 5/19 9 – 4:30 pm Sat 8/25 9 – 4:30 pm
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.
SUPPORT GROUPSAlzheimer’s DiseaseFor families. Call Ext. 12453.
Bariatric For those considering surgery and those who have already had the procedure. No registration required. Second Tuesday of every month 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Breast and Women’s CancerFirst Tuesday of every month, 7 pm Call 562.696.5964.
BreastfeedingProvide knowledge and support. Every Wednesday. Call Ext. 25580.
Breastfeeding Support Group – WhittierEvery Wednesday, 10 am Call Ext. 17541
Postpartum Depression Mom’s GroupSecond Wednesday of every month, 11:30 am – 1 pm, Call Ext. 82022.
Journey Through CancerDiscussions include nutrition, coping with feelings, relationships, fears and living a ‘new normal.’ Third Thursday of each month, 11 am. Call Ext. 12570.
Living with LossBereavement support program. Call Ext. 12500.
Heart Patients and Their FamiliesFor heart surgery patients and their families. Fourth Wednesdays of every month, 6 – 8 pm. Call Ext. 12368.
Mental Health Family(Conducted in Spanish) (Salud Mental-Grupo de Apoyo para la familia). Meets weekly. Call Ext. 81085.
Scleroderma Meets quarterly. Call Ext. 81085
*Class in Spanish/Clase en español
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• Allergies and respiratory or sinus infections
• Mild asthma attack
• Minor cuts and scrapes
• Minor fractures and sprains
• Chest pain
• Signs of stroke
• Severe breathing problems
• Major injuries, especially head injuries
• Broken bones
• Poisoning
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Emergency Department12401 Washington Blvd. Whittier
When you or a loved one is experiencing a health problem, it sometimes can be confusing about what to do and where to go. Here are a few guidelines:
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PIH Health Hospital - Downey Emergency Department 11500 Brookshire Ave. Downey
Visit PIHHealth.org/UCC to learn more. If you need emergency care, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
PIH Health Urgent Care Center Whittier15733 Whittier Blvd. Whittier 562.947.7754
PIH Health Urgent Care Center Hacienda Heights1850 S. Azusa Ave., Suite 88 Hacienda Heights 626.225.4900
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PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Watson Health. Watson Health recently released the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2018 study identifying the top U.S. hospitals for inpatient cardiovascular services. The study uses a balanced national scorecard of hospital performance metrics to identify the highest performing cardiovascular service lines in the nation.
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2 11500 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90241PIH Health Hospital - Downey 562.904.5000
3 11420 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90241Rehabilitation and Wellness Center 562.904.5414
4 11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90241Family Medicine, Suite 207 562.904.4411 General Surgery, Suite 207 562.789.5449Women’s Health, Suite 207 562.904.5151
5 12393 WASHINGTON BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90606Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center 562.906.5692Ruby L. Golleher Oncology Center 562.696.5964
6 2205 W. BEVERLY BLVD., MONTEBELLO, CA 90640Endocrinology 323.726.7601Internal Medicine 323.728.0321Otolaryngology 562.789.5456
7 12291 WASHINGTON BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90606Endocrinology, Suite 205 562.789.5447Digestive Health Services, Suite 201 562.698.0306Family Medicine Residency, Suite 500 562.698.2541Laboratory, Suite 103 562.698.0811Psychology, Suite 300 562.967.2840PIH Health Outpatient GI Center, Suite 410 562.906.5531Wound Healing Center, Suite 100 562.789.5462Radiology/Interventionists, Suite 302 562.906.5572 Opt. 6
8 12462 PUTNAM ST., WHITTIER, CA 90602Cardiology, Suite 203 562.789.5430Chiropractic, Suite 402 562.789.5484Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine, Suite 501 562.789.5429Diabetes Education and Nutrition, Suite 320 562.698.0811 Ext. 11320Hematology and Oncology, Suite 206 562.698.6888Laboratory / Blood Draw Station, Suite 101 562.789.5422Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Suite 402 562.789.5461Otolaryngology (ENT), Suite 500 562.789.5456Pain Management, Suite 402 562.789.5466Pharmacy, Suite 105 562.789.5412Podiatry, Suite 402 562.789.5464Pulmonary, Suite 208 562.789.5470Radiology, Suite 101 562.698.0811 Ext. 17071Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Suite 200 562.789.5489Head and Neck Surgery, Suite 500 562.789.5456General Surgery, Suite 500 562.789.5449 Mohs Surgery, Suite 501 562.789.5429 Vascular Surgery, Suite 200 562.789.5960
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9 12415 WASHINGTON BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90602Same Day Surgery 562.696.3887
10 12522 E. LAMBERT RD., WHITTIER, CA 90670Family Medicine 562.789.5420
11 12400 BLOOMFIELD AVE., SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670Eye Care Center 562.967.2820Family Medicine 562.789.5434Neurology 562.967.2801Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 562.789.5452Pharmacy 562.967.2830Urgent Care Center 562.967.2830
12 15725 E. WHITTIER BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90603Coumadin, Suite 500 562.448.1350Family Medicine, Suite 400 562.947.1669Internal Medicine, Suite 500 562.947.3307Pediatrics, Suite 300 562.947.9399
13 15733 E. WHITTIER BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90603Urgent Care Center 562.947.7754
14 12675 LA MIRADA BLVD., LA MIRADA, CA 90638Dermatology and Aesthetics Center, Suite 300 562.967.2851Eye Care Center, Suite 301 562.967.2870Family Medicine, Suite 201 562.903.7339Pediatrics, Suite 401 562.789.5435Women’s Health, Suite 401 562.789.5453
15 15050 IMPERIAL HWY., LA MIRADA, CA 90638Home Healthcare 562.902.7757Hospice 562.947.3668
16 15082 IMPERIAL HWY., LA MIRADA, CA 90638Podiatry 562.967.2805
17 15088 IMPERIAL HWY., LA MIRADA, CA 90638Physical and Occupational Therapy 562.906.5560Speech Therapy 562.906.5560
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19 121 W. WHITTIER BLVD., LA HABRA, CA 90631Eye Care Center, Suite 100 562.694.2500
20 1400 S. HARBOR BLVD., LA HABRA, CA 90631Family Medicine 562.789.5950 Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 714.879.3400
21 351 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., ARCADIA, CA 91006Home Nursing and Health Services 626.358.3061
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Welcome to My PIH Health, the patient portal that lets you make or request appointments, request
prescription refills, and access your medical records on the go!